Rekha Barman Have you ever closed your eyes and felt the soft whisper of your childhood calling you back? Have you ever longed to run barefoot on that dusty village path, where every breeze carried the scent of home? Can you still hear the giggles of your younger self, echoing through the golden fields, untouched by time? … Read more
Have you ever had one of those mornings where everything just feels off, and the weight of the world feels especially heavy? On days like these, I have a small but powerful ritual that never fails to lift my spirit—brewing a cup of Assam tea. You know the feeling, don’t you? The soul-stirring aroma of … Read more
When a Simple Bamboo Awakens the Silent Songs Sleeping Deep Inside Us There’s something beautifully unexpected about how a simple piece of bamboo can awaken emotions we didn’t even know were still inside us. Just a soft twang, a tender vibration—and suddenly, we’re not just hearing music, we’re feeling something deeper, something ancient and pure. … Read more
Can a Single Bloom Hold the Soul of a Festival and the Echo of a Thousand Memories? Some memories don’t fade—they simply settle into our hearts like a familiar song. I still remember one such moment, delicate and warm, etched into my soul like sunlight filtering through old bamboo trees. It was a Rongali Bihu … Read more
The Magic of the Traditional Instrument Pepa—A Symphony of the Soul Close your eyes and let the sound of the Pepa wash over you. Can you hear it? That deep, soulful call, as though the very essence of Assam is whispering through the winds. It’s not just a sound but a language—a language that speaks … Read more
When Beats Become Emotions, and Sound Becomes a Soul’s Language Some sounds are not meant just to be heard—they’re meant to be felt. Deep down. In the silence between heartbeats. In the corners of memories we thought we had forgotten. For me, one such sound is the BihuBoom Dhol—a beat that doesn’t just echo in … Read more
Can a Simple Cloth Speak Louder Than Words? Some moments in life don’t need words to be remembered—they simply echo in your heart forever. I still remember the serene Rongali Bihu morning when my grandfather, his hands marked by years of hard work, gently draped a freshly woven Bihuwan over my shoulders. His eyes spoke … Read more
A Hat? No, It’s a Heartbeat Wrapped in Bamboo Sometimes, when the world feels too loud, I close my eyes and return to a gentler time—a time when my grandfather would sit under the shade of a big tree, his body tired from the early hours spent in the fields. The golden sun above didn’t … Read more
Introduction: The Heart of Freshness in Guwahati As an Assamese blogger, there are some places that hold a special place in my heart—places that are so much more than just spots on a map. One such place is Uzan Bazar’s Legendary Fish Market. Situated in the heart of Guwahati, Uzan Bazar has been a bustling … Read more
The Majestic Royal One-Horned Rhino: A Living Symbol of Assam’s Strength Every time I think of Assam, my heart swells with pride. And I’m sure, for many of us, the first thing that comes to mind is the magnificent Royal One-Horned Rhino. It’s not just an animal; it’s a living symbol of everything that is … Read more
